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Husband and wife Jeff and Kristin Gallop dress up as Jack Skellington and Sally as part of Halloween festivities in Houlton in 2020. (Alexander MacDougall | Pioneer Times)

Husband and wife Jeff and Kristin Gallop dress up as Jack Skellington and Sally as part of Halloween festivities in Houlton in 2020. (Alexander MacDougall | Pioneer Times)

Shiretown to celebrate Halloween multiple ways

October 26, 2021

Youngsters will have ample opportunity to bag lots of candy this Halloween as Houlton will celebrate two days of trick-or-treating.

News Browse News

More than 70 test positive in COVID outbreak at Aroostook County Jail

More than half of the inmates at Aroostook County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Houlton’s financial status in good shape as it heads to final quarter of 2021

Auditor Ron Smith had good news for the Houlton Town Council during its latest meeting on Monday evening.

Blaine man stabbed woman 3 times in Mars Hill IGA, court documents say

A 45-year-old Blaine man allegedly stabbed a woman three times in the neck before fleeing from the Mars Hill IGA on foot on Oct. 20, according to court documents.

Meet the 7 candidates vying for Caribou City Council seats

This November, Caribou residents will vote to put two city councilors in office for three-year terms.

5 candidates seeking seats on Houlton Town Council

For the first time since 2019, there is competition for open seats on the Houlton Town Council

5 candidates vying for seats on RSU 29 school board

Interest in serving on the RSU 29 school board appears to be at an all-time high as five candidates are seeking to fill three open seats on the board.

Crime and Courts Browse Crime and Courts

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, July 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in July.

Houlton Criminal Docket, July 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in July.

Caribou Criminal Docket, July 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in July.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, July 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse in July.

Hope and Justice Project plans awareness events throughout October

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Hope and Justice Project is doing its part to ensure that resources are available to survivors and community members wishing to help them.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, June 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in June.

Sports Browse Sports

Presque Isle advances to Class B boys soccer semifinals with win over MDI

The top-ranked Presque Isle boys soccer team escaped the Class B North quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over No. 9 Mount Desert Island Tuesday.

Hodgdon falls to PVHS on penalty kicks in D North quarterfinal

There can be no ties in the playoffs.

Lee Academy shuts out Hodgdon in D North quarterfinal

A second-half surge carried the No. 2 Lee Academy boys soccer team to a 6-0 shutout over No. 7 Hodgdon Monday afternoon.

Caribou girls upset Winslow to advance in the playoffs

The Caribou girls varsity soccer team won its first round playoff game in an upset 2-0 shutout versus Winslow on the road in Waterville Saturday.

Fort Fairfield girls roll past Bangor Christian in D North prelim

The No. 5 Fort Fairfield girls advanced to the Class D North quarterfinals following Friday afternoon’s 7-0 victory over No. 12 Bangor Christian.

Southern Aroostook conquers Central Aroostook in Class D prelim

It is on to the quarterfinals for the Southern Aroostook girls soccer team following a 3-0 victory over Central Aroostook Friday afternoon.

Business News Browse Business News

The Star-Herald welcomes new Presque Isle reporter

The Star-Herald and Bangor Daily News welcomed David DiMinno on Oct. 11 as a full-time general assignment reporter based in Presque Isle.

Ignite Presque Isle hires food and beverage manager

Ignite Presque Isle has hired Robert Ottaviano as the food and beverage manager to lead the restaurant, Rodney’s at 436 Main, and events at the Northeastland Hotel.

Treatment center ribbon cutting

A ribbon cutting was held at Presque Isle Comprehensive Treatment Center, 11 North St. in Presque Isle, to celebrate their grand opening.

Committee to promote area-wide holiday events

Is your business or organization having a holiday open house or event this year? If so, the Star City Spirit of Christmas Celebration Committee wants to help promote your holiday plans courtesy of a marketing grant from the Maine Office of Tourism.

Mars Hill plant converts to LED

Pineland Farms of Mars Hill, a division of Michael Foods, recently replaced its entire plant with energy-efficient LED lights with a $65,700 assist from Efficiency Maine.

Local farm to begin winter market season

Micmac Farms will host biweekly winter markets on Saturdays, beginning Oct. 23 and going through Dec. 18.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Old Town ekes out win against Caribou boys during Vikings’ first game

Old Town traveled north to put up a 1-0 victory against Caribou on Saturday during the Vikings’ first home game of the season.

Cross Lake group plans virtual meeting on watershed plan

A virtual public meeting about the Cross Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, via Zoom, hosted by the Friends of Cross Lake.

Bill inspired by First Mile Brewing in Fort Kent becomes law

A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth to support small businesses in the food and beverage industry was signed into law by Gov. Janet T. Mills on March 17.

Caribou narrowly becomes Aroostook’s third Second Amendment sanctuary city

Caribou City Council narrowly voted in favor of becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary city on March 22. The resolution sends the message that the city is opposed to any unconstitutional restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms for its residents.

Living Browse Living

Houlton area From our Files – Week of October 25, 2021

100 Years Ago - Oct. 27, 1921 Shopping trip -- Mrs. Emma Boone, proprietor of the Elite Shop has returned from Boston where she was doing her fall shopping for the store. She reported that the Boston weather was very warm.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of October 25, 2021

115 Years Ago - Oct. 23, 1906 Trip to market -- B.O. Noyes returned Tuesday afternoon from his trip to Boston, where he purchased a large stock of jewelry and silverware for his store.

Presque Isle area From our Files – October 25, 2021

75 Years Ago - Oct. 24, 1946 Mapleton man elected to office -- In its first postwar meeting, Gamma Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity at the University of Maine elected Clifford Kierstead of Mapleton to the office of president. Cliff was active in all sports while attending Mapleton High School and was prominent in Future Farmers’ affairs.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Don’t duck the issue

Ducks -- do not stop for the ducks. A new sign in the walking path area of A.R. Gould Hospital asks drivers not to stop for the ducks. This year, the fecundity of waterfowl in the duck pond has been very notable. What to do about the ducks?

Supporting council candidates

To the editor: Jody Smith cast the tie-breaking vote to place on a future local ballot whether Caribou would expend up to $10 million for a new police department building. While questions of this sort should always go to the voters and taxpayers, this is putting the cart before the horse.

Candidates earn writer’s support

To the editor: There are two seats open on the city council this election. Lately I have had several people ask me who they should vote for, and my answer to them is that I would rather tell them who I intend to vote for.

County Candids Browse County Candids

Summertime Splash

NEW LIMERICK, Maine — Kenneth McCrary, 8, jumps into the water at Drew’s Lake in New Limerick.

Ducks on a winter pond

Despite the 20-degree temperature, ducks swim in the pond at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle on Friday morning, Jan. 8.

When life hands you snow…

A happy-looking snowman greets visitors to this home on Downing Place in Presque Isle.

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